Rent control rules in Palm Springs, CA — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Palm Springs has no local rent control beyond California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI (max 10%) for covered multifamily units over 15 years old. Single-family homes not owned by corporations and newer buildings are exempt.
Palm Springs does not have its own rent stabilization ordinance, but the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) applies to most residential rentals in the city. Key provisions: rent increases are capped at 5% plus the regional Consumer Price Index annually, with an absolute ceiling of 10%, and only one increase is allowed per 12 months. The rent cap currently runs through January 1, 2030. Exemptions include: buildings issued a certificate of occupancy within the last 15 years (rolling), single-family homes and condos NOT owned by a corporation, REIT, or LLC with a corporate member (and where proper notice was given to the tenant), duplexes where the owner occupies one unit, and deed-restricted affordable housing. Landlords must provide AB 1482 notice to exempt tenants to claim the exemption. Palm Springs has a large short-term vacation rental market, and many units that would otherwise be long-term rentals operate as STRs. Long-term leases are also affected by just-cause eviction provisions of the same law (see just-cause-eviction).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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